What are you listening 2 now?

[Todd]

Another go.  A purchase of the year, to be sure.

[Traverso]

Schubert

Symphony No.9

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Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No.6 in F major, op.68, the "Pastorale". Karl Böhm, Vienna Philharmonic

Love this recording, though I go back and forth in my preferences between this and the Walter/Columbia (which I think is ultimately better). Very happy to have both, in the end.

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Ludwig van Beethoven: Symphony No.6 in F major, op.68, the "Pastorale". Karl Böhm, Vienna Philharmonic

Love this recording, though I go back and forth in my preferences between this and the Walter/Columbia (which I think is ultimately better). Very happy to have both, in the end.

Continuing w/ ...:

Franz Schubert: Symphony No.5 in B-flat major, D485. Karl Böhm, Vienna Philharmonic

This symphony comes off as some seriously joyous, life-affirming music in this performance. Brilliant.

[Karl Henning]

My, my!  Did you get a chance to talk with Mr. Kennedy?   

PD

I did not, alas! He had to rush to his next date.

[T. D.]

First listen to Biber's Rosary Sonatas.

Looks good! I will have to investigate.

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First listen to Biber's Rosary Sonatas.

Did you enjoy it?

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Schubert

Symphony No.9

I have always enjoyed Kertesz's conducting and interpretations irrespective of the music involved.

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I like the new avatar. Yes, that's a very nice set. Khachaturian's own recording of Symphony No.1 is good but not IMO as good as Tjeknavorian's first recording with the LSO, which has a unique epic sweep.
These are both fine CDs featuring the composer's own recording of Symphony No.1:

Thanks, Jeffrey. It's too bad the Tjeknavorian first recording of the 1st isn't available on CD. As for those other Khachaturian recordings you posted, I'll have to see if I can't track down that 2-CD set on Melodiya.

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Replaying this again from last night: the Korngold VC

[André]

With some surprise I found a non-national talking of a most national and misunderstood composer both refreshing and informative. I know little of Hurwitz or his publication, but he knows Elgar deeply, both music and the man, even if he buries it under a veneer of humour. I'm interested in the Colin Davis recording after viewing the video and thank you for posting it.

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I'm considering buying the C. Davis and E. Downes recordings. I have most of the recommended ones (all the Boults, Solti, Slatkin, Mackerras). Still, the most scorching, over the top, emotional recording I've heard wasn't mentioned: Barbirolli with the Boston Symphony (on St-Laurent Studio). Just sensational.

[Papy Oli]

Did you enjoy it?

Had to cut short the listening for errands but interested enough by the first three tracks, even if the screechy element will take some use to.

As usual with Baroque or Renaissance for me, I'll take by shorter sessions, probably go half a CD at a time only.

I had some Biber in my collection before ( violin sonatas by Manze/North) and ended up selling it on. 

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Bingham: Choral Music [Jackson]





I have this CD in my collection for quite some time. I bought it because I had not heard of the composer at the time. I rarely listen to it as I do not find the music appealing; this has been confirmed with this current listening session. There is obviously a stylistic issue here for me.
The CD will be culled from my collection.

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Had to cut short the listening for errands but interested enough by the first three tracks, even if the screechy element will take some use to.

As usual with Baroque or Renaissance for me, I'll take by shorter sessions, probably go half a CD at a time only.

I had some Biber in my collection before ( violin sonatas by Manze/North) and ended up selling it on.

Cheers, Olivier. At least you did not switch it off in disgust. Bite sized chunks may well be recommended here.

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Scenes de ballet, Op. 52



So infectiously fun but there are some gorgeous moments throughout. Love this work.

[Todd]

Revisiting this cycle for the first time in eighteen years, in its most recent remastering.  I had a strong negative reaction to the set way back when, mostly due to the early digital transfer (the very first one), which I could not stand.  I'll see how the whole thing goes now.

Disc 1.

[Symphonic Addict]

On the last days:



Alexis de Castillon - Piano Concerto in D major

I'm utterly surprised why this quite lovely concerto has not been recorded beyond this EMI release (or at least I'm not aware of any other). It has a sweet lyricism that easily enchants. It reminded me a bit of Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 1. Fortunately this performance with Ciccolini is top-notch. A remarkable find.




Alfredo Casella - La Giara

I don't remember having heard this work before and I found it fabulous, exhilarating and quite Italian in its melodies and rhythms. Hat tip to ritter for recommending me this fun work. Even the performance is quite satisfactory.




Arnold Bax - Winter Legends

Yesterday I was hearing the radio and this work was being played. I didn't catch the name at first, but after a few seconds I noticed it was a work by Bax. Effectively, it was Winter Legends (a great name for a work, btw!) on the disc above. He's one of those composers whose works you can relatively easy recognize.

I had forgot how atmospheric and impressive this work is. Despite there are lots of dark and turbulent passages, many lyrical and sunny moments appear too.

[not edward]

Enjoyed this collection of works by two American composers; I've heard and enjoyed Augusta Read Thomas' music before, but I think the two Tania León works made the strongest impression on me.

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Alfredo Casella - La Giara

I don't remember having heard this work before and I found it fabulous, exhilarating and quite Italian in his melodies and rhythms. Hat tip to ritter for recommending me this fun work. Even the performance is quite satisfactory.

That is a cool work, indeed. I might have to revisit it. Cheers, Cesar.

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Following Cesar:

La Giara Suite, Op. 41bis